Autopsy of a Fairytale

Autopsy of a Fairytale, Book 1

De: Nicole Scarano

Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell

Beauty and the Beast meets Criminal Minds in this murder mystery romantic suspense.

After an attack on the job, Homicide Detective Isobel 'Bel' Emerson takes her dog and moves to the small town of Bajka in search of a less stressful life and career. But the quaint town's peace is disturbed when a local furniture designer is murdered, his body posed to look like a human chandelier. Thrust back into the fray, Bel must confront her personal demons as she investigates an impossible case, and as bodies turned into household objects start to pile up, all clues point to the reclusive millionaire who just bought the abandoned mansion at the edge of town.

Eamon Stone is as dangerous as he is handsome, and Bel can't shake the feeling that there's more to his presence in Bajka than meets the eye. Something about him is familiar, and while she knows he's a threat, she can't fight his pull. Like a moth to flame, she's drawn to the man stalking her, to the only murder suspect they have. Bel fears he craves her blood as much as she craves his presence. She fears he is the evil hunting this town...the beast hunting her.

Loosely inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Autopsy of a Fairytale is a crime series romantic suspense perfect for those who like dark fairytales, murder mystery procedurals (like AMC's The Killing or NBC's Hannibal), romance, found family, and a hint of fantasy. Each book will be based on a different fairytale, but Bel (and her Beast) will connect them all, her story ending on small cliffhangers in each book.

©2023 Nicole Scarano (P)2024 Podium Audio

Wonderful from start to finish.

I love all 3 books from the main characters to the wonderful childhood fairy tale modern day story.

The writing was capturing and made you feel like part of the story

I liked the characters and how it leaves you on edge. It leaves you wanting more.

Cute story

A little cheesy but loved the way Beauty and the Beast was threaded through the story.

In love

I was sceptical on the books i have heard so much about them i was worried id hate it but i was wrong belle is mu favorite she is smart and a cop i find her to be a badass and i love cerbus im a sucker for the misunderstood and amen stone is an ass but a loveable one i feel like im actualy in the story solving the crimes with belle

Twist on the classic Beauty & the Beast

Loved the criminal minds feel for this twist on a classic.

Sucker for any book that features rescue pitbulls as a main character too.

Loved the narrator!

While this wasn’t my favorite book- I love the narrator and have listened to many of her books she’s done before.

This was an interesting read. I liked the idea of a retelling but with a murder/mystery without it being a fantasy.

It was fast paced and I liked trying to figure out what happened to Belle before she moved. It was very interesting when it came to her love interests… not personally a fan so I probably won’t continue the series but I still enjoyed the story and the writing.

unexpected supernatural twist

I was anticipating more romance and more obvious supernatural elements and was pleasantly surprised that it didn't shape the whole story. I loved the nods to the classic beauty and the beast stories (including the 6 sisters!) As someone who started Mary Higgins Clark, Stephen King and Dean Koontz this felt reminiscent in style. I enjoyed the character development and the fact that the supernatural piece was left to the end and I am looking forward to listening to the rest of the series!

Thank you! May I have another?

i devoured this book . All my favorite ganres in one book. Yes, please! so good.

the twist at the end

the story started slow but it got sooo much better after chapter 4... Can't wait to read second book

Unique murder mystery

I’m on book 5. This series gets better and better as the books progress. The development of main characters is amazing and the fairytale connections obvious but not pretentious and add to the unique twists. If you find it hard to connect in book one keep going! Book 5 is fantastic as the author draws you in with slow but intriguing development of murder plots and love between humans and supernaturals.